Process Principal Engineer

CVR Energy, Inc.; Wynnewood (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CVR Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to design, develop, and optimize refinery processes across gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel production while maintaining safety and compliance.

You will lead process engineering efforts, mentor junior staff, coordinate with maintenance, safety, and environmental teams, and drive capital projects to improve reliability and efficiency within the Wynnewood, OK site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 15+ years of engineering experience.
• 10+ years refinery process engineering and operations experience.
• Experience with capital and operating cost estimating and economic analysis.
• Experience leading PHA efforts using What-If, HAZOP, Fault Tree Analysis.
• Familiar with MOC, HAZOP, PSV, SOL and IOW development/evaluations.
• Process modeling of unit operations with PRO-II, HYSYS or PROMAX.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Ability to create/edit P&IDs and PFDs; strong technical writing.
• Fluent in English; strong analytical and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Support for Plant Operations.
• Lead scope for unit(s) with daily monitoring and troubleshooting, process optimization, and capital project development.
• Mentor engineers and technicians in the refinery.
• Develop and implement new work procedures to improve efficiency and safety.
• Assist with KPI development and process monitoring tools.
• Coordinate with refinery groups and outside vendors/contract services.
• Participate in equipment inspections, process safety reviews, and PHA activities.
• Support refinery turnarounds, including 24-hour shift coverage as needed.
• Manage schedule and respond to unexpected issues to meet deadlines.

Skills

P&IDs & PFDs

Process modeling

PRO-II/HYSYS/PROMAX

HAZOP/What-If

MOC/PSV/IOW

Excel & Word

Leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PRO-II

HYSYS

PROMAX

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing refinery processes. This includes overseeing the production of various petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, as well as ensuring that the refinery operates in a safe and efficient manner. The role also involves troubleshooting and resolving problems that may occur during the manufacturing process and implementing new technologies to improve production. In addition, this position works closely with other teams such as maintenance, safety, and environmental teams to ensure compliance with regulations and minimize any negative impact on the environment. The successful candidate will interface with outside consultants and vendors and will provide mentoring to entry level Process Engineers.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering required

Experience Requirements

• 15+ years engineering experience required
• 10+ years of combined refinery process engineering and refinery operations experience required. This experience must include a broad range of process unit technologies
• Experience with capital and operating cost estimating and economic analysis
• Experience with lead Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) efforts, either individually or as part of a team, utilizing customary tools and techniques such as What-If studies, HAZOP studies, or Fault Tree Analysis to ensure an inherently safe process design and operation. Must also be familiar with MOC, HAZOP, PSV, SOL and IOW development and evaluations.
• Experience performing chemical process modeling of unit operations, both from single unit operations to plant-wide multiple units including multiple scenario material and energy balances, using commercially available software such as PRO-II, HYSYS or PROMAX.
• Strong computer skills with Excel and Word
• Strong mathematical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to create/edit P&ID's and PFDs
• Technical writing skills required
• Fluent in English, both oral and written communication required
• Mechanical aptitude, analytic and problem-solving skills necessary
• Desire to work in a team environment either as lead or active member
• Ability to manage time and resources
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet Company deadlines and address unexpected issues

Major Accountabilities

• Provide Technical Support for Plant Operations
• May be assigned to a specific unit(s) within the Refinery with responsibilities of daily monitoring and troubleshooting of the area(s), process optimization, design and development of capital projects
• Level of supervision will depend on the complexity of projects
• Identify, develop, and execute small projects that lead to improved safety, environmental performance, and/or margin capture.
• Identify and develop scope for large capital projects that lead to improved safety, environmental performance, and/or margin capture.
• Mentor and, at times, provide supervision to engineers and technicians in the refinery
• Propose new work procedures that will impact efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist the group in development of Key Process Indicators and other process monitoring tools
• Help prioritize group projects and activities and coordinate with overall refinery needs
• Assist with the group interaction with other Refinery groups (Safety, Environmental, Operations, Controls, Economics and Purchasing), including identification of key compliance requirements and product specifications
• Assist with the group interaction with outside vendors, contract process engineering services, and Industry Groups
• Develop or assist in individual equipment specifications and provide recommendations on technology and bid selection
• Within his/her sphere of responsibility, ensure drawing reviews and specific Management of Change Orders are reviewed on a timely basis
• Participate in equipment inspections, process safety reviews and process hazard analysis
• Participate in refinery turnarounds, including any required 24-hour shift coverage and support for individual process callout requirements
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Measurable efficient and effective workflow for Process assignment area
• Improved process indicators and tools for the Process assignment area
• Effective communication and leadership for the Process assignment area
• Ongoing customer satisfaction from other refinery unit managers and employees
• Quality and timely results in a driven team player
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Collaboratively communicate with all work groups
• Embrace positive change, promote safety, drive inclusive behaviors, and support sustainable reliability
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CVR Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply